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We should make sure that they come into the equation as well, so will the minister comment on that? We must recognise and meet the needs of children affected by domestic violence.
Indeed, that is typical of new Labour: if it fails to meet a target, it re-defines it. Last Thursday, in answer to a question from my colleague Linda Fabiani, the First Minister spoke of "absolute poverty".
Although the planned increase in investment over the next few years is welcome, it goes nowhere near meeting the challenge.We must not underestimate the challenge of the expansion of the European Union.